Here are the definitions for the letter "b"

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Bentonite

A clay that can be used as a fining agent.

BERLINKA

Red-wine/tablegrape variety grown in Israel and South Africa. Has low tannins and medium body as a wine. Described by some as having indeterminate flavors. Miniscule output has not attracted any favorable comment as far as is known. (No other details as yet).

BERNARDE

(No details as yet other than it is a variety grown in the Valais district of Switzerland, is used mainly for white wine production, and has the premier synonym name Prie Blanc).

Berrylike (see also Herbaceous)

Equates with the ripe, sweet, fruity quality of blackberries, raspberries, cranberries and cherries. The aroma and taste of red wines, particularly Zinfandel, are often partly described with this adjective.

BEVERDINO

Variety reported to be grown in the Colli Piacentini DOC of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy where it is allowed in the blend that comprises the Monterosso Val d 'Arda, a sometimes softly sweet amabile, or frizzante (ie. bubbly), white wine.

BIANCAME

Ancient variety grown in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and used for white wine production. Has synonym names Balsamina Bianca, Morbidella and, in the Marche region, Bianchella. Reported to have a "lemony palate" suitable for summer sipping.

Bianco (Italian)

White.

BIANCO D 'ALLESANO

Variety used for white wine, grown in Italy and several Central European countries. Has several synonym names that include Achiappapalmento and Bianco di Valdigna. (No other details as yet).

BIANCOLELLA

Variety mostly found in Campania region of Italy. Used to produce aromatic yet acidic dry/sweet still, sparkling varietal white wines, and blends in combination with such varieties as Forastera all for early consumption.

BIANCONE

Minor grape grown in Italy and Australia. Listed as an alias name for the Trebbiano (below) in some databases. May be a synonym name for the variety Mostosa found in the former country. In Australia it is also known under the alias name of White Grenache.

BICAL

Variety used for white wine production in the Beiras district of Portugal. Can be found as a crisp, mildly aromatic varietal but most often is used in sparkling wine blends.

BICANE

According to the Geilweilerhof database (above) this variety has over twenty synonym names including Chasselas Napoleon and Zanta. Widely grown in Europe and South America where its fruit, normally ripening in mid-October, is used as a wine or tablegrape. (No other details as yet).

Big

Powerful in aroma and flavor; full-bodied.

Big

The overall flavour of a wine, white or red, that has full, rich flavours. "Big" red wines are often tannic. "Big" white wines are generally high in alcohol and glycerin. Sometimes implies clumsiness, the opposite of elegance. Generally positive, but context is essential - (eg: A Bordeaux red wine shouldn't be as "big" as a California Cabernet Sauvignon).

BIGOLONA

No other details other than it is reported to be a black-skinned local variety grown in the Verona district of Veneto province, N.W. Italy.